Upstate Cerebral Palsy·City of Utica, New York
The LPN assists with nursing duties including medication refills, administering injections, and performing toxicology screenings within a mental health and substance use clinic. They collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate patient care, monitor health metrics, and ensure regulatory compliance.
Pay $32.00 - $34.00 an hour
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) at Community Health and Behavioral Services (CHBS) is part of the interdisciplinary treatment team for the CHBS Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Out-Patient Clinic programs. The CHBS LPN position is responsible for assisting with nursing duties including; answering phone calls, medication refills, coordinating appointments with providers, administering injections, completing toxicology screenings, ensure all documentation is completed and collaborate with multidisciplinary team.
Core Responsibilities
Communicate regularly with clients and other members of clients care team, assisting with medication refills, and managing appointments.
Assist providers with obtaining reports on controlled substance medications prescribed.
Assist with coordination of care, referrals, lab follow-up, and record retrieval as appropriate.
Assist with completion of health monitoring appointments by collecting medical history, vital signs, weight, pain level, medication adherence, and reported symptoms.
Maintain proper medication storage, handling, inventory, and disposal per policy and regulatory standards.
Administer long-acting injectables according to provider order.
Communicate urgent concerns immediately to the RN, provider, or crisis response team.
Participate in emergency response procedures, including medical emergencies and behavioral crises.
Maintain awareness of clinic safety procedures and environmental risk factors.
Ensure documentation meets professional standards, organizational policy, and regulatory requirements.
Maintain compliance with HIPAA and confidentiality standards.
Ensure compliance with all pertinent government and agency regulations and operating standards.
Upstate Caring Partners is the premier provider of direct-care services and programs in Central New York for individuals of all abilities and their families. If you believe in empowering people, Upstate Caring Partners is an excellent place to start or grow your career. Please visit our careers website to access the full job description located within the job posting. upstatecpjobs.org
Candidates must hold a valid New York State LPN license and an Associate Degree in Nursing or a high school diploma with a specialized trade certificate. Preferred experience includes 1-3 years in mental health or substance use treatment settings and a valid driver's license.
Market context
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